Smell Of History In Alanya

Alanya*s colorful night life, sports organizations, festivals and nature activities, as well as natural areas of Alanya attracts attention with its rich historical sites. These artifacts continue to challenge the history.

1. Cider

Ancient City You will be witnessing Tunc Devrine in Syedra Antique City, which is located in about 3 km from Drita Hotel. You will start your unique journey by passing through the monumental gate. In this journey you will observe the traces of the lives of different civilizations. And the entrance to Syedra Antique City is free!

2. Red Tower

Red Tower, located at the marina of the center of Alanya, was built for defense purposes in the 13th century. If you want to look at Alanya from a different point of view, one of the places you have to go is the Kızıl Kulesi (Red Tower) – it is very easy because it is situated in the center of the city.

3. Shipyard

It is unbelievable if you go to the Red Tower and don*t come to the shipyard that played an active part in the Alanya Sea defense. The Alanya Shipyard is waiting to be placed on the World Heritage List. You will also be able to watch such a beauty from the marina of Alanya by boat tour. At the same time you have the chance to swim at the public beach.

4. Alanya Castle

The Alanya Castle of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods will allow you to see the scenes you will not forget throughout your life. Alanya Castle is on the UNESCO Temporary List of World Heritage Sites. At the same time, the Castle of Alanya has been declared as an area of ​​cultural property to be protected on a national scale. Walking through the cobblestone streets, breathing in the aroma of orange trees, walking around in a Seljuk cistern and reaching the best preserved 13th century shipyard on the Mediterranean coast will be the most memorable of your Alanya memories.

4. Iotape (Aytap) Ancient Harbor Town

Drita Hotel is located about 15 km away from this hidden paradise, with ancient cadets, baths, churches, necropolis and acropolis. The one-roomed and overt buried chambers remain ancient. The city, which is built on a high hill like a peninsula, is quite difficult to reach, but the view is beautiful enough to forget all the tiredness.

6.Selinus Antique City

Selinus Ancient City located within the borders of Gazipaşa was one of the important settlement areas during the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Seljuk periods, and this region was accepted as the most important center of the Klikya Dağlık region. Selinus Antique City, which has witnessed many periods of history, is waiting to be discovered around Alanya – Gazipaşa. This basin, which is also in the Drita Hotel, draws attention with its rich historical values. If you want to be part of the lives of people who have lived in these historical textures, please contact us.